Kawasaki Toshiba Building, Japan Nikken Sekkei Ltd. Photo: Harunori Noda [Gankosha] ARCHICAD IS AND BIM IS BIM THE FUTURE ARCHICAD is a professional building information modeling software solution complying with all digital-delivery requirements, offering an intuitive design environment, accurate building information management, open collaboration and automated documentation. Intuitive Graphical User INTUITIVE Interface made by architects DESIGN for architects The right tools are always at your fingertips with Pet Palette. The most commonly used editing options/input can be quickly EASY TO LEARN, accessed from the Tracker, while numerous on-screen tools enable ultra-fast work (Magic Wand, Intelligent cursor, Gravity, FUN TO USE cursor snap guide variants). Even new users will be familiar with the icons, workflows, and editing methods, which mirror those found in an architectural design practice. Algorithmic Design and BIM The bi-directional Rhino-Grasshopper-ARCHICAD connection enables designers to create free-form, algorithmic designs with the most widely- used and robust tools available, and then translate them into the BIM. Thanks to the live, associative nature of the connection, architects can build versatile workflows and utilize this connection in multiple design scenarios at any stage of the design process — using either Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows platforms. Work, Edit, Think in 3D ARCHICAD allows you to create and edit building elements in their native 3D environment, work in Perspective and Axonometric views, apply cut-planes to plan- section- elevation model views, adjust the inclination and curves of walls, beams, openings; align with the geometry of the existing elements. Gain valuable design feedback about your work and make instant, intuitive design decisions based on the actual state of the building model. Thousands of smart design objects at your fingertips ARCHICAD provides over 3,000 intuitive building objects (Library Designed by Enzyme APD Parts, Structural Components) right out of the box, localized to national standards and ready to be placed into your design. The native, parametric library parts can be configured, multiplied or changed to comply with all design requirements without increasing the size of the project or effecting the responsiveness of ARCHICAD. Save your element configurations and use Graphical Favorites for quick, visual access at any time. MORE ACCURATE INFORMATION ARCHICAD PROVIDES EXCLUSIVE TOOLS AND WORKFLOWS FOR STREAMLINED AND ACCURATE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND MODEL-BASED DESIGN ANALYSIS AND COORDINATION, ENSURING THAT YOU WILL CATCH THE INCONSISTENCIES THAT COULD CAUSE CONSTRUCTION ISSUES DOWN THE LINE. During the round-trip data exchange, the modified elements will be identified and color-coded. The built-in Collision Detection identifies and lists collisions of various 3D model elements. Coordinate the work of engineers and consultants using various applications. The Review Manager automates the project review process and reduces the time spent on a streamlined and accurate information exchange. The built-in Energy Analysis enables architects to perform quick, ’’On the Water Guest House’’ project air flow analysis Nikken Sekkei reliable, and dynamic energy evaluation with standard-compliant technology, without additional training. The generated result sheet displays easy-to-read charts and graphs, helps facilitate informed The Property Manager creates and manages custom element property design decisions and supports design presentations for clients. sets reflecting the requirements and specifications of the engineers, consultants or builders. Check the individual design elements’ fire resistance ratings, thermal resistance, price or any other specifications at any time. The Classifications Manager implements global element classification standards in your design projects. Such international standards are mandatory when working on municipal, governmental and institutional projects. IFC Manager allows full control of IFC properties and classes enabling you to share only the relevant design information with engineers and consultants. Faith Lutheran College| Fulton Trotter Architects | Photo © John Mills OPEN COLLABORATION ARCHICAD IMPLEMENTS THE UNIVERSAL OPEN BIM APPROACH BASED ON OPEN STANDARDS AND WORKFLOWS USING THE BUILDINGSMART DATA MODEL, WHICH PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR THE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF BUILDINGS. ARCHICAD is internationally recognized as the BIM solution providing the most comprehensive IFC import and export. ARCHICAD supports Bentley MicroStation’s native, DGN v8 file Users have absolute control to determine all the parameters of format. DGN files are typically provided to architects by civil the elements to be included in the IFC file. Revision management engineers, surveyors and municipalities, and contain information and color-coded markup tools help round-trip IFC data exchange. about the building site’s surroundings, roads, and utilities. In many Several vendor-specific IFC translators are available out of the cases, the 3D survey models of factories are also made available box to ensure accurate design information exchange (i.e. Tekla, to architects as DGN files. Revit, DDS-CAD, etc.). © BIMES, Dubai | www.bimes.com ARCHICAD offers an open and optimized design workflow for structural engineers (using, for instance, Tekla, SCIA, SAP2000, ETABS, FEM-Design, Revit Structure, AXIS VM, Tricalc, Cype, Dlubal, Graitec, etc.) – sharing only relevant information about loadbearing structures, while seamlessly integrating changes, modified or deleted elements. ARCHICAD’s 3D Zones contain the relevant information MEP engineers (using, for instance, DDS-CAD, CADmep+, MagiCAD, Revit MEP, Design Master, AutoCAD MEP, Plancal, CADS planner, etc.) need to get started. Complex MEP systems can be integrated with the ARCHICAD model as native elements. ARCHICAD reads and writes various point-cloud, raster- and vector-based drawings and images, as well as model-based, 3D file formats (i.e. DWG, DWF, DXF, DGN, 3DS, 3DM, OBJ, FACT, VRL, LP, The ARCHICAD-Solibri connection enables seamless code- and SKP, U3D, KMZ, STL, PSD, PDF, EMF, WMF, BMP, JPG, GIF, TIF, PNG). constructability checking at any stage of the design. The updated add-on automatically detects and sends only those elements in the ARCHICAD model that have been changed, resulting in faster round-trip collaboration. ARCHICAD with BIMcloud provides real-time, secure, model- based teamwork between architects, regardless of the size of the design project, the location of the offices, or the speed of the Internet connection. BIMcloud works on any network, hardware or software configuration. With the help of its mobile integration through the cloud, all stakeholders of the design-build process can stay connected 24/7. The patented Delta Server technology ensures that network traffic — as well as waiting times — are practically reduced to zero, because only the changed elements are exchanged between workstations. User profiles ensure appropriate access rights for every project stakeholder. Color- coded workspaces indicate the reserved elements, while built- in, real-time messaging enables efficient team communication Metropol Parasol | J. Mayer H. Architects | www.jmayerh.de | Photo © David Franck between all disciplines. The ARCHICAD-dRofus connection allows architects to capture Interactive BIMx Hyper-model on a mobile device and organize client planning requirements and use these to validate and propose design alternatives. The dRofus database enables designers to collect and handle planning rules and design data with ease, even when working on large and complex projects. The Rhino-Grasshopper-ARCHICAD Toolset connects the best tools for the different design stages and closes the gap between early stage design and Building Information Modeling. A free add- on enables Rhino/Grasshopper and ARCHICAD to communicate directly in order to create and manipulate a BIM model in full or in part, through Grasshopper’s visual scripting interface. The toolset offers solutions for seamless, bi-directional geometry transfer as well, as a way to translate basic geometrical shapes into full BIM elements while adding algorithmic editing functionality. GRAPHISOFT’s multi-award winning BIMx, the BIM-based design communication tool for projects of any size on mobile devices and on the Internet, makes unique, 2D and 3D interactive project presentations possible and — thanks to BIMcloud — a real-time collaboration workflow between the design studio, the client, and the construction site. The free BIMx application is available for both Android or iOS mobile devices, enabling an interactive and immersive way to explore the design project. Intelligent Markers in the model represent hyperlinks to the 2D layout sheets. Hyper- models can be shared with anybody given a link or integrated on the architect’s own website. Designing Reality | Render of the ARCHICAD model © Michele Calvano and Mario Sacco, ArchiRADAR ARCHICAD PERFORMS ARCHITECTS AROUND THE WORLD ENJOY THE PERFORMANCE DELIVERED BY ARCHICAD, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO HANDLE LARGE AND COMPLEX PROJECTS, AND INCREASED RESPONSIVENESS WITH SEAMLESS AND UNINTERRUPTED WORKFLOWS. Instant Model Updates 64 bit computing ARCHICAD’s predictive background processing enables you Working on large and complex models is not a problem for to generate instant model updates on any part of the model by ARCHICAD, which effectively utilizes all the RAM your computer anticipating